Thread Forming Tap

ITEM # MES-12-863-124

Brand: BALAX

Weight: 0.05 lbs

Model #: 18278-9QC

Short Description: 5MMX0.8 D8 BOTTOMING TICN FORM TAP BALAX

Msrp: $28.38

Price: $28.38 EA.

Description
Specification

Features

·High-performance bright-finished or TiCN or TiN coated spiral pointed bottoming taps.
·Available in models made from diecast aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
·Spiral pointed plug taps in inch or metric sizes.
·One/Two/Four flute designs with H3-H9 & D6-D12 thread limit.
·0-degree helix angle with bottoming chamfer style.
·Pitch angle 60-degree.
·2-1/2 inches chamfer.
·Right-hand cutting direction.
·Square shank with a smooth surface finishing.

Applications

·Diecast: Designed for diecast aluminum.
·Steel: TiCN coating supports steel tapping applications.
·Stainless Steel: Super TiN coating supports stainless steel tapping applications.
·Form tapping is typically used in steels, stainless steels, light metal alloys, and non-ferrous materials.

Benefits

·Chip-less Tapping: Eliminates chip removal issues in blind holes.
·Stronger Threads: Effective on materials such as steel & stainless steel.
·Better Thread Gaging: Because no metal is cut away, the possibility of producing oversized threads is greatly reduced.
·Longer Tap Life: Forming taps last 3 to 20 times longer than cutting taps.
·Efficient Production: Less tap breakage, faster tapping speeds offers to reduce cycle time and machine downtime.
·Ideal for Non-lead Screw Tappers: Thredfloer Series Taps are especially well suited for CNC machines or other machines without lead screws.

Unit Of Measure

Catalog Price

28.38

Weight

0.05 lbs

Model #

18278-9QC

Country of Origin

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Size

5mm

Tool Material

Premium Powder Metal

Finish Coating

TiCN

Cutting Direction

Right Hand

Overall Length

70mm

No. of Flutes

Shank Type

Square drive shank

Pitch

0.8mm

Thread Direction

Right Hand

Thread Size

5mm X .80mm

Classification

Chamfer Style

Bottoming

Chamfer

1-2 Thread Chamfer

Thread Length

14mm

No. of Grooves

Thread Type

Metric

Limit

Machining Usage

Steel

Manufacturer Part Number

18278-9QC

Product Spec Display

Brand

BALAX

Type

Thread Forming Tap

Size Type

Metric

OC Steel

Thread Limit

Prop. 65

Yes

Drill Size & Percentage Of Thread

4.60mm (75%)

First Choice For:

Steel

Workpiece Material Range

Steel, Cast Iron

UNSPSC

23241615